Banagala Thero's biography - ‘Añjalikaranīyo’ to be unveiled

A biography on Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thera is to be unveiled to mark the Thera’s 69th birth anniversary.

The biography - ‘Añjalikaranīyo’ penned in English by Indian novelist Shakil Siddiqui will be launched at a ceremony organised at the Defence Services College Auditorium, on Malay Street, Colombo 02 at 9.00am on January 05th under the patronage of the Mahanayake of Kotte Kalyani Samagri Sangha Sabha Most Ven. Iththapana Dhammalankara Thera and Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith.

The Indian Novelist Siddiqui who is a renowned figure in the advertising field, had also worked as a banker. He had also previously written a series of short stories named Sahil, based on Anagarika Dharmapala.

His latest novel ‘Añjalikaranīyo’ was ceremoniously released in New Delhi, India a few days ago and is a publication of Indra Publications, India.